Carbon Reduction and the Use of Low Carbon Concrete

Concrete is the most widely used material in transport infrastructure, and one of the largest sources of embodied carbon in road and rail projects. Because these emissions are locked in at the point of construction, reducing emissions from concrete represents one of the most immediate and significant opportunities for transport agencies working toward net zero across Australia and New Zealand. In this webinar, presenters discussed the new national guidance from Austroads , outlining practical, evidence-based pathways to lower embodied carbon while maintaining safety, durability and long-term performance. Drawing on case studies from across both countries, the session demonstrated how lower-carbon concrete is already being delivered, often in the industry. The webinar also explored the staged roadmap for action, opportunities within existing standards and the proposed coordinated national approach to support consistent adoption and innovation across the transport sector. The webinar was presented by Philip Vimpani, Sachinthani Karunarathna and Miles Dacre, with the Q+A moderated by Ben van Zanten.

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Carbon Reduction and the Use of Low Carbon Concrete is an episode from Austroads: Transport Research and Trends by Austroads.

This episode is 62:08 long.

This episode was published on Apr 23, 2026.

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